Last week I was very fortunate to spend an amazing few days in Washington, D.C. for a Governmental Affairs Conference for work. The beauty of the trip was that I was lucky enough to fly out a day before the conference and soak up our nation’s capitol with my cousin who lives fairly close to… Continue reading {Washington, D.C. Work Trip}
This weekend was the perfect timing for a little weekend getaway to my sister’s! I feel very lucky to have a sister I am so close to and love spending time with. Because we love fairly close, it’s so nice than we can just plan a weekend to spend time together whenever we want. Our… Continue reading {Sister’s Weekend}
On the first day of this new year, I want to take time to adequately reflect on 2013 and all the blessings I experienced. Thinking about this past year, I can honestly say it was a year full of amazing moments, although it took me time to fully embrace this perspective. At the same time,… Continue reading {A New Year, A New Me}
Thankfulness. This word means something different to many of us. And this year it has taken on a whole new meaning for me. This Thanksgiving week I spent a lot of time reflecting on what I am thankful for in my life. This past year I have been more intentional to be thankful for the… Continue reading {Thankfulness}
Recently I spent a weekend at home in Northwest Iowa at my parent’s farm where I grew up. The best part of my weekend? Learning how to drive a tractor! You may be thinking, you grew up on a farm and have never driven a tractor? In high school I was involved in quite a… Continue reading {Officially Iowa Farm Grown}
Last weekend I made a fast trip home to NW Iowa, as I was invited to speak at the Northwestern College Business Alumni Forum with 6 other alums (check out the sweet rating NWC just received from CBS Money Watch!). I had a great time sharing my professional experience with college students. It seems like so… Continue reading {Back to the OC}
Last weekend I spent Saturday in Pella to host a baby shower for Kayla, my sister-in-law. So this means I have big news (that I don’t think I have shared yet)…I am SO EXCITED to be an aunt! Can you tell?! And it gets even better…the first baby in my family is going to be… Continue reading {Celebrating Baby J!}
It’s hard to believe that its already been a week since I celebrated Christmas with my family! Because Christmas fell on a Tuesday this year we celebrated on Sunday, as some of my family had to work on Christmas Eve (lucky that wasn’t me!). I had a joyous time celebrating with my family complete with… Continue reading {Christmas Cheer}
Merry Christmas, friends! I hope your day has been filled with cheer, blessings and love. I had a spectacular weekend in Northwest Iowa with my family. More to come on that later! For now, soak up this beautiful day that comes around once a year! Merry Christmas!
It’s the time of year where you need that special little something to bring to your company Christmas party, white elephant gift exchange or family celebration. My mom always made the best treats when we were growing up, so I must share two of my favorite recipes of hers. And they are so easy to… Continue reading {Easy Holiday Treats}
Iowa Farm Grown 